If your current major is not a good fit or your would like to adjust/add/remove a minor/concentration, we understand that you may want to consider changing it. Be sure to view the resources below in regards to consulting with the proper office to change your major and the potential impact to your degree progression and finances.
Importance of Timing for the Request
A change of major must be requested by the end of the Schedule Adjustment Period for it to be effective for the active term. If a request is received after the Schedule Adjustment Period, the Change of Major will be effective for the next term.
Change of Major/Minor/Concentration/Catalog
If you are in need of the following services, please contact the appropriate office to initiate your request. The chart below will provide guidance on if you are to consult with either an Academic Advisor or your Academic Dean's Office.
- If you are Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ athlete, please initiate your change of major with ashlee.jennings@louisiana.edu
- If you are an undergraduate Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ in an online program, please initiate your request with success@louisiana.edu
NOTE: If you are transferring into Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ College, formally known as general studies, you must have your transcript evaluated in Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ College before your change of major can be initiated.
NOTE: If you are transferring into music or music education, you must pass an audition through the music department in Angelle Hall before your change of major can be initiated.
Graduate Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵs
If you are a graduate Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ or an online graduate Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ, please initiate your request with gradschool@louisiana.edu.
Undergraduate Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵs
Classification | Office To Initiate Change | Email Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Freshman/Sophomore | Academic Success Center | success@louisiana.edu |
| Junior/Senior | Academic Dean's (of *new* major) | ***SEE BELOW*** |
Dean’s Office Contact Information:
Academic College | Email Contact Information |
|---|---|
| Business Administration | Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵservices@louisiana.edu |
| Arts | arts@louisiana.edu |
| Liberal Arts | cola@louisiana.edu |
| Education | education@louisiana.edu |
| Engineering | engineering@louisiana.edu |
| Nursing and Health Sciences | nursing_Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ_services@louisiana.edu |
| Sciences | sciences@louisiana.edu |
| Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ College | universitycollege@louisiana.edu |
Additional Resources
Review a "what if" audit on DegreeWorks to see the impact of changing your major.
Be sure to consult with the Office of Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ Financial Aid to review how a change of major may affect your aid.